Category Archives: Coaching

Seek Criticism and Increase “Buy In”

I shouldn’t have any problem now – critics abound, and John Kotter (Buy In, Harvard Business School Press, 2010) writes that when we invite criticism, we are creating moments for innovation, new thinking, and a better plan. Maybe if I … Continue reading

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Steve Denning uses story to the max! His new book is available soon at Amazon.

Many of my coaching clients are ministers and management in the religious “non profit” can be quite a challenge. For a chance to explore some creative thinking from Steve’s new book check out the video clip below. You can pre-order … Continue reading

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Getting it Done – a look at a new book!

Stever Robbins has a new look at how to get things done – simple ideas are easy to do! Stever’s Nine steps are a life line when overwhelmed with “stuff”.. the first is indispensable for a BreakThrough kind of life. … Continue reading

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“Being”

Conscious Awareness of God – Albert Edward Day In coaching others for effective living, one of my discoveries is that I often to not live with conscious awareness of God. I think that is because I am not always “consciously” … Continue reading

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Coaching for Ministry Professionals

Rev. Dr. Bob Anderson Leadership Coach and Transition Ministry Specialist An emerging field for ministry leaders today is what is often called “clergy coaching”. Coaching is a process whereby the coach assists the client to determine what he or she … Continue reading

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Coaching for Value Added Ministry

In my own leadership as interim transitional leader in congregations and governing bodies, I hear members tell me repeatedly, “we are not getting value” from our pastor’s leadership. Then, my coach asked me how I was adding value in my … Continue reading

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